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Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions seeks an accounting-support professional to assist with records for AR/AP and inventory, and to prepare journal entries for the general ledger. You will ensure vendor payments and reconcile accounts, while maintaining confidentiality of financial information.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in accounting or higher and have 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment, with strong computer and math skills and experience using financial software.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Accounting or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong math and computer skills required
• Experience with financial software and general ledger processes

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries in accounting software for general ledger balance
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, packing slips and purchase orders; maintain PO completion records
• Maintain vendor pay files and respond to invoice questions from vendors
• Keep financial information confidential and secure
• Prepare work by organizing and sorting documents and related information
• Process invoice payments; verify information and schedule disbursements
• Reconcile statements and transactions to verify accounts
• Investigate discrepancies, issue stop payments, adjust as needed
• Maintain internal controls and financial records by filing documents
• Additional duties as assigned
• Answer phones and assist with office supply orders
• Demonstrate self-starting, multi-tasking, detail orientation; strong computer and math skills
• Follow safety rules and Kaizen/5S procedures
• Show analytical thinking and interpersonal abilities
• Adhere to legal guidelines; strong written, organization and data entry skills

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal/human relations skills

Verbal Communication

Administrative Writing Skills

Organization

Data Entry Skills

General Math Skills

Financial Software

Attention to Detail

Thoroughness

Reporting Research Results

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Summary

• Assists with records of business transactions, accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory records.

Essential Functions

• Prepares journal entries and enters into accounting software to assist in balancing of general ledger.
• Performs three-way matching of invoices/packing slips/purchase orders and is responsible for maintaining records of completion of purchase orders.
• Responsible for maintaining vendor pay record files and for communicating with vendors regarding questions on invoices.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting documents and related information.
• Pays invoices by verifying transaction information and schedules and prepares disbursements.
• Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
• Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments.
• Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
• Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Related Functions

• Assists in answering phones and preparing office supply orders.
• Self- starter, multi-tasked and detailed oriented, good computer skills and math skills.
• Observes all safety rules.
• Observes Kaizen and 5S procedures.
• Analytical skills.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Compliance with legal guidelines.
• Administrative Writing Skills, Organization, Data Entry Skills, General Math Skills, Financial Software, Analyzing Information , Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Reporting Research Results, Verbal Communication.

Educational Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting or related field.

Preferred Experience

Preferably 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions